HB 1573 - DIGEST

Requires that the ex parte order and notice of hearing must include at a minimum the date and time of the hearing set by the court to determine if the temporary order should be made effective for not more than one year, and notice that if the respondent fails to appear or otherwise not respond, an order for protection will be issued against the respondent under chapter 26.50 RCW, for not more than one year from the date of the hearing. The notice must also include a brief statement of the provisions of the ex parte order and notify the respondent that a copy of the ex parte order and notice of hearing has been filed with the clerk of the court.